The p-hub Model with Hub-catchment Areas, Existing Hubs, and Simulation: A Case Study of Serbian Intermodal Terminals

Vidović, Milorad; Zečević, Slobodan; Kilibarda, Milorad; Vlajić, Jelena; Bjelić, Nenad; Tadić, Snežana

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“…Caris et al [45] have classified intermodal transport research based on the following topics: political support (e.g., [46]), design of the terminal network (e.g., [47]), design of intermodal services (e.g., [48]), intermodal routing (e.g., [49]), operations of container drayage (e.g., [50]), use of innovative information and communication technologies (e.g., [51]). In addition, in the literature one can find the examples of solving the problems concerning transshipment technologies (e.g., [52]), costs analysis (e.g., [53]), transportation units (e.g., [54]), terminal location [11,12,26,55], selection of the efficient terminal types [56], evaluation of the terminal technologies [16], evaluation of the basic characteristics of the different types of intermodal terminal [10,57], evaluation of the logistics performance for freight mode choice at intermodal terminal [58], measuring the terminal performance [59], optimization of the zones for temporary container storage [60], spatial optimization of the terminal subsystems, i.e., layout optimization [61], etc. The special class of researches deals with the various problems of intermodal terminals, and intermodal transport in general, with the focus on the sustainability, e.g., loading optimization in intermodal terminal considering energy consumption [62,63], terminal location selection for development of the sustainable transport system [64], integration of various technologies in intermodal transport chains (e.g., [65,66]), container routing in a sustainable intermodal transport systems [67], etc.…”

Section: Intermodal Terminals As Nodes In the Logistics Networkmentioning

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“…The requirements in the process of planning the intermodal terminal in Belgrade are defined according to the literature review on the objectives of the stakeholders [55,[71][72][73] and experience of the authors of this paper on the projects related to the intermodal transportation (IMOD-X [74], Facilitating Intermodal Transport in Serbia [75], Feasibility study for Logistic Centre and Intermodal Terminal Vršac [76]). There are a total of 21 requirements, classified into four categories: economic (Ec), environmental (En), infrastructural (In) and service quality (Qu) requirements are defined.…”

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Planning an Intermodal Terminal for the Sustainable Transport Networks

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Growing competition in the global market imposes the need for adequate planning of transportation processes and development of intermodal transport networks, whereby intermodal terminals play a key role. This paper proposes a methodology for prioritization of the intermodal terminal's development features, as the procedure in its planning process, leading to the design of the intermodal terminal in accordance with the needs of various stakeholders and the principles of the sustainable development. As the stakeholders often have conflicting interests and objectives, it is necessary to consider a broad set of requirements and developmental features that enable the fulfillment of the defined requirements. In order to solve the problem this paper proposes a new hybrid multi-criteria decision-making model that combines Delphi, Analytical Network Process (ANP) and Quality Function Deployment (QFD) methods in the fuzzy environment. The applicability of the proposed model is demonstrated by solving an example of planning an intermodal terminal in Belgrade.Sustainability 2019, 11, 4102 2 of 20 gained substantial attention in recent years, in academic research (e.g., [5,6]), as well as in practice. For example, the European Union set the goals to shift 30% of the road freight transport over 300 km to other, more environmental friendly means of transport (such as rail and waterborne), by the year 2030, and more than 50% by 2050 [7]. These goals can be achieved only by more intensive development of the intermodal transport.One of the major subsystems of the intermodal transport is intermodal terminal representing the place of storage and transshipment of intermodal transport units between the different modes of transport [8]. Intermodal terminals play a significant role in achieving socio-economic and environmental sustainability [9], and their development has an impact on improving the competitive advantage in the market [10]. Accordingly, requirements, goals and needs of different stakeholders, such as investors, owners, operators of the terminal, terminal users, authorities and residents, have to be in taken into consideration in the process of intermodal terminal planning. Their demands are often conflicting; therefore, a solution that should fit all actors involved is the goal in the planning process. Thus far, the research in the area of intermodal transport planning focused mainly on finding the optimal location for intermodal terminals (e.g., [11][12][13]) or how to improve operational efficiency of inland intermodal terminals [14][15][16]. However, the research related to solving the intermodal terminal planning problems taking into consideration variety of methods is rather scarce. Papers dealing with terminal planning are mainly focused on the intermodal transport network planning or the selection of terminal location. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to define a methodology that comprehensively examines the different stakeholders' requirements based on which it defines and prioritizes development features ...

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“…Na literatura foram encontrados estudos sobre a localização de hubs intermodais, ou seja, um dos possíveis tipos de CILs (Arnold et al, 2004;Groothedde et al, 2005;Racunica e Wynter, 2005;Almur e Kara, 2008;Limbourg e Jourquin, 2009;Ishfaq e Sox, 2011;Almur et al, 2012;Campbell e O'Kelly, 2012;Farahani et al, 2013). Em particular, as duas últimas referências consideram redes huband-spoke e indicam, entre outros, Groothedde et al (2005), Limbourg e Jourquin (2009), Vasconcelos et al (2011) e Vidovic et al (2011 para o caso específico de redes intermodais.…”

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Localização-alocação de centros de integração logística submetidos a demandas par-a-par

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Resumo: A partir do lançamento do Plano Nacional de Logística e Transporte -PNLT, o planejamento estratégico do setor de transportes brasileiro passou a apontar para a necessidade de instalação de Centros de Integração Logística -CILs; visando promover a intermodalidade e, consequentemente, aumentar tanto a eficiência do setor quanto a competitividade do país. Este trabalho investiga o uso de um modelo matemático de localização-alocação para o problema. O modelo se baseia no atendimento explícito de demandas par-a-par e na minimização dos custos logísticos envolvidos. Foi testado considerando um cenário que envolve quatro produtos economicamente relevantes e utilizando a base de dados georreferenciada do PNLT, estimada para o ano de 2023. Os resultados obtidos propõem a abertura de 10 CILs, reduzindo custos de transporte e gerando ganhos de eficiência para o setor, como um todo.Palavras-chave: otimização, centro de integração logística, planejamento de transporte.Abstract: After the publication of the Brazilian National Logistics and Transportation Plan (PNLT), the strategic planning for the Brazilian transportation sector has indicated the need for Logistics Integration Centers -CILs so as to promote intermodal transportation and, as a result, obtain efficiency gains and competitiveness for the country. This paper investigates the use of a location-allocation mathematical model for the problem that takes into account peer-to-peer demands and minimizes the total logistics costs. The model was tested on a problem instance that involves four economically relevant products and that relies on data originating from the PNLT, estimated for the year 2023. As a result, the model suggests the opening of 10 CILs, thus reducing transportation costs and enhancing the efficiency of the transportation sector.

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“…Many extensions to the basic hub location problems have been addressed, including fixed or flow dependent costs (e.g., O'Kelly 1992, Bryan 1998, reliability and resilience (e.g., Kim and O'Kelly 2009, Parvaresh et al 2013, O'Kelly 2014, multiple products (Correia et al 2014), and price sensitive demands . Algorithmic advances have included better methods for finding optimal solutions (e.g., Contreras et al 2011 andSa et al 2013) and combinations of optimization and simulation (Vidovic et al 2011). Recent work that explored details of operations at hubs, including optimizing flows through hubs, includes Chen (2010) and O'Kelly (2014).…”

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“…The sizes of the hub circles, and the subsets derived from the collection of hub circles, are defined using a methodology based on a large number of experiments with the data sets discussed in Section 3. The use of hub circles to identify clusters of demand nodes is similar to some aspects of the approaches in Vidovic et al (2011) and Yu et al (2013). A related idea is also utilized in Ernst and Krishnamoorthy (1998), where clusters of nodes are produced with a greedy merging process based on minimizing distances between nodes in a cluster.…”

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Spatial Analysis of Single Allocation Hub Location Problems

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Hubs are special facilities that serve as switching, transshipment and sorting nodes in many-to-many distribution systems. Flow is consolidated at hubs to exploit economies of scale and to reduce transportation costs between hubs. In this article, we first identify general features of optimal hub locations for single allocation hub location problems based on only the fundamental problem data (demand for travel and spatial locations). We then exploit this knowledge to develop a straightforward heuristic methodology based on spatial proximity of nodes, dispersion and measures of node importance to delineate subsets of nodes likely to contain optimal hubs. We then develop constraints for these subsets for use in mathematical programming formulations to solve hub location problems. Our methodology can also help narrow an organization's focus to concentrate on more detailed and qualitative analyses of promising potential hub locations. Results document the value of including both demand magnitude and centrality in measuring node importance and the relevant tradeoffs in solution quality and time.

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The p-hub Model with Hub-catchment Areas, Existing Hubs, and Simulation: A Case Study of Serbian Intermodal Terminals

Abstract: Intermodal freight terminals location, p-hub location model, Simulation, Case study,

Cited by 34 publications

References 17 publications

Planning an Intermodal Terminal for the Sustainable Transport Networks

Planning an Intermodal Terminal for the Sustainable Transport Networks

Localização-alocação de centros de integração logística submetidos a demandas par-a-par

Spatial Analysis of Single Allocation Hub Location Problems

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